Discover the ultimate Staten Island Ferry Gift Guide, featuring 6 must-have items that capture the essence of Staten Island pride. From embroidered hats to greeting cards, these gifts are perfect for locals who cherish the iconic ferry experience. Explore our top picks and celebrate your Staten Island roots with these unforgettable treasures.

Discover how Motion, a revolutionary time-blocking app, can transform your small business workflow. Learn how this powerful tool combines task management with intelligent scheduling to boost productivity, reduce stress, and help you accomplish more in less time. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to optimize their daily routines and take control of their busy schedules.

Discover the perfect card for every zodiac sign in our comprehensive gift guide! From ambitious Capricorns to free-spirited Sagittarians, find thoughtful and unique card pairings that align with each star sign's personality. Let the stars guide your gifting and make every occasion special with a personalized touch. Perfect for astrology enthusiasts and thoughtful gifters alike.

Discover the ultimate gift guide for quirky personalities on a budget! Our curated list features 11 unique and affordable gifts under $35, perfect for every eccentric friend in your life. From hot dog enthusiasts to space lovers, we've got you covered with creative and personalized gift ideas that won't break the bank. Make gift-giving a delightful adventure with our budget-friendly options that cater to various interests and hobbies.

Discover unique cards and stickers that celebrate your passions at paper&stuff. From travel and art to culinary and outdoor pursuits, find the perfect way to express your hobby enthusiasm. Shop our collection and embrace what makes you, you!

Discover the ultimate Halloween gift guide for 2024! From adorable ghost cards to vintage-inspired decorations, we've curated a spook-tacular selection of treats that will delight both the living and the undead. Explore our handpicked collection of Halloween goodies, including unique stickers, whimsical greeting cards, and charming accessories that capture the spirit of the season. Whether you're planning a haunted bash or searching for the perfect gift for your favorite ghoul, our guide has something for everyone. Get ready to celebrate Halloween in style with our carefully selected array of spooky delights!

Discover how I use Figma for greeting card design and brand identity creation. Learn about its advantages over Adobe Illustrator, including real-time collaboration and cloud-based storage. Explore how Figma streamlines workflows, enhances productivity, and supports iterative design. Perfect for graphic designers, small business owners, and creatives looking to level up their design process.

Discover tips and insights from my recent adventure at NY Now, a premier wholesale trade show. Learn how to design the perfect booth, engage with potential buyers, and make the most out of your trade show experience. From creative booth setups using cost-effective materials to mastering post-show follow-up strategies, this blog post is packed with valuable advice for business owners looking to showcase their products and boost their brand visibility. Maximize your trade show success with these proven strategies and lessons learned from my sixth trade show journey.

Discover our new collection, featuring greeting cards for every occasion. From birthdays to love notes, our designs capture life's special moments. Explore our range, including new baby, retirement, and friendship cards. Plus, check out our sticker collection. Elevate your gift-giving with paper&stuff's newest offerings.

Discover how Alura, a dynamic software tool, can enhance your Etsy shop's online presence and streamline your operations. From its Listing Helper that provides SEO recommendations, to the Followup Reminder system that helps maintain customer relationships, Alura is packed with features designed to boost your Etsy shop's productivity and profitability.

In this blog post, we take a journey through the ups and downs of 2023 as a small business owner. From celebrating milestones and adapting product offerings to embracing customer love and navigating the challenges of paid advertising, this recap offers valuable insights and lessons learned. Join us as we reflect on the triumphs, setbacks, and growth that define the small business experience. Whether you're a fellow entrepreneur or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of running a business, this post is filled with tips, anecdotes, and a sprinkle of magical metaphors. Get inspired, learn from our experiences, and discover the joys and challenges of the small business journey.

Discover the perfect holiday cards for everyone on your list, from the classy to the sarcastic. This blog post explores a variety of unique greeting cards tailored to match the recipient's personality, including designs for the artsy, the crush, the self-care devotee, and even your boss.

In this guide, we have a special collection of amazing small gifts that cost less than $35. These gifts are perfect for your loved ones or even for treating yourself. You'll find quirky keychains, delightful greeting cards, fun embroidered hats, playful magnets, and whimsical stickers. These gifts can add some fun and laughter to everyday life. Get ready to explore this guide and discover the must-have items that will bring joy and excitement to the holiday season!

In this blog post, we delve into the concept behind the branding of the 35th Annual Louie Awards. With the goal of expanding and pushing boundaries, the design team embarked on a mission to create a design system that pays homage to the event's history while generating excitement for a new generation of Louies. This blog post takes you behind the scenes of the creative process and highlights the captivating patterns, vibrant color palette, and overall design that will make this year's Louie Awards an unforgettable experience.

In this blog post, I discuss how I manage wholesale customers effectively using Zendesk Sell as a CRM tool. I provide tips on how to keep track of customer interactions, analyze average order value, track email engagement metrics, and use tasks to follow up with leads and customers.

As a solo entrepreneur, having the right software to manage both day-to-day tasks and long-term strategy is crucial. Investing in powerful software can streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and save time and money. With the right tools, I can focus on growing my business and achieving my goals.

As a product-based business owner and graphic designer, I often need to focus on design work, and product photography sometimes becomes a nice-to-have that doesn't always get done. Setting up a mini photo studio can be quite challenging, time-consuming, and require expensive equipment and software. That's why I started building Photoshop mockups.

In this blog post, I reflect on the highlights and insights gained in 2021. From surpassing revenue goals to expanding the retailer network and exploring new territories, it has been a year of growth, challenges, and valuable lessons. I share some of my proudest moments and offer insights and tips to help fellow small business owners thrive.

Starting my greeting card business has taught me several valuable lessons. Being open to change, taking risks, starting slowly, iterating for breakthroughs, and seeking advice and networking with other business owners are all essential to success. I have learned that trial and error is a natural part of the process, and I need to be patient, hardworking, and persevering to turn my passion into a thriving business.

This is the story of how I accidentally stumbled into selling wholesale after applying to the National Stationery Show, thinking it was just a small craft market. (Spoiler: it’s not.)